Townhall.com: John Hawkins: The Conservative Case For Fred Thompson In 2008

Townhall.com: John Hawkins: The Conservative Case For Fred Thompson In 2008

Among other reasons: "In the movie Roadhouse, another Dalton, played by Patrick Swayze said, 'I want you to be nice until it's time to not be nice.' Fred [Thompson] has this down to an art form. Typically, he's a pleasant, sharp witted man who comes across like a more politically astute version of most people's grandfathers. But, when he feels a need to punch back, he has shown that unlike the GOP's current standard-bearer, he's up to the task."

Meanwhile, Ann Coulter begs to differ: "Conservatives unhappy with our Republican presidential candidates seem to be drifting aimlessly toward Fred Thompson and Mike Huckabee in the misguided belief that these candidates are more conservative than Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney. This is like breaking up with Bobby Brown so you can date Phil Spector." Thompson's unforgivable sin in Coulter's eyes: Failing to vote to convict Bill Clinton.